DelayBuy · Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 22, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to DelayBuy! We understand the importance of your privacy, which is why we have created this Privacy Policy to explain how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.

DelayBuy is an intelligent delayed purchasing assistant app designed to help users make rational consumption decisions. We are committed to protecting your privacy rights and ensuring your personal information is handled securely.

Data Controller and Scope

  • Company: Shijing Tongyue Technology Co., Ltd. ("we", "us")
  • Contact: support@shijingty.com
  • This policy applies to DelayBuy mobile apps and related services. If regional requirements (e.g., GDPR/CCPA) apply to you, the corresponding rights and disclosures below also apply.

Key Definitions

  • "Personal Data": information that identifies or can reasonably identify a natural person.
  • "Processing": any operation performed on Personal Data (collection, storage, use, transfer, deletion, etc.).

Information Collection

Types of Information We Collect

Account Information

  • Username, email address (only when using premium features)
  • Account creation time and last login time

App Usage Data

  • Product information you add (product name, price, delay period, notes, images)
  • Your consumption decision records (purchase/not purchase decisions and reasons)
  • App usage statistics (feature usage frequency, usage duration, etc.)

Device Information

  • Device model, operating system version
  • App version number
  • Device unique identifiers (for data synchronization)

Purchase Data

  • Store purchase identifiers and receipts/tokens required for verification
  • Subscription status (active, trial, expired, cancellation status, renewal count)
  • Billing country/region returned by the store (no full payment card data is collected by us)

Analytics Data

  • App crash reports
  • Performance data
  • User behavior analytics (anonymized)

How We Collect Information

  • Direct Collection: Information you actively input
  • Automatic Collection: Data automatically generated during app usage
  • Third-party Services: Analytics data collected through Firebase, RevenueCat, and other third-party services

Third-party Service Privacy Policies

This app uses the following third-party services. You can view their privacy policies:

  • Firebase: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
  • RevenueCat: https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy
  • Apple App Store: https://www.apple.com/privacy/
  • Google Play Store: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Log Data

When you use our service, if there is an error in the app, we collect log data on your device (through third-party products). This log data may include:

  • Your device Internet Protocol ("IP") address
  • Device name and operating system version
  • App configuration when using our service
  • Time and date of your use of the service
  • Other statistics

Cookies and Similar Technologies

This service may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that are commonly used as anonymous unique identifiers. You have the option to either accept or refuse these cookies. If you choose to refuse our cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of this service.

Information Usage

Usage Purposes

We collect and use your information for the following purposes:

Core Service Functions

  • Providing delayed purchasing functionality
  • Sending decision reminder notifications
  • Generating consumption statistics and analysis reports
  • Data synchronization and backup

Service Improvement

  • Analyzing app usage to optimize user experience
  • Fixing technical issues and improving app performance
  • Developing new features and improving existing ones

Customer Support

  • Responding to your inquiries and feedback
  • Providing technical support and troubleshooting

Legal Compliance

  • Complying with applicable laws and regulations
  • Protecting our legitimate interests

Legal Basis for Data Processing

  • Contract Performance: providing and maintaining DelayBuy services (e.g., account, synchronization, IAP verification)
  • Legitimate Interest: service analytics, fraud prevention, security, and performance improvement (performed in a privacy-preserving way)
  • User Consent: notifications, optional analytics where required by law, and any region-specific consent requirements

Information Sharing

We Do Not Sell or Share Your Personal Information

We do not sell your Personal Data, nor do we share it for cross-context behavioral advertising.

Limited Sharing Circumstances

We only share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

  • Firebase (data storage and analytics)
  • RevenueCat (subscription management)
  • Apple/Google (app store services)

Legal Requirements

  • As required by law or government agencies
  • To protect our legitimate interests
  • To prevent fraud or security threats

Business Transfers

  • Your information may be transferred in case of merger, acquisition, or asset sale

Data Security

Security Measures

We implement multiple security measures to protect your information:

  • Encrypted Transmission: All data transmission uses SSL/TLS encryption
  • Data Encryption: Sensitive information is encrypted when stored
  • Access Control: Strict restrictions on access to your information
  • Regular Audits: Regular review and updates of security measures

Data Storage

  • Local Storage: Some data is stored on your device
  • Cloud Storage: Data is stored using secure cloud services like Firebase
  • Data Backup: Regular backup of important data

Data Retention

We keep Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law:

  • Account and subscription records: retained for the life of the account and up to 24 months after account deletion (for fraud prevention and tax/legal purposes), then securely deleted or anonymized.
  • Crash logs and analytics: typically retained up to 12 months.
  • Backups: generally retained up to 90 days before secure deletion.

Your Rights

You may have different privacy rights depending on your region. We honor and respond to requests in accordance with applicable law.

GDPR (EEA/UK/Similar Jurisdictions)

  • Access: request a copy of your Personal Data.
  • Rectification: correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: request deletion of your Personal Data (subject to legal exceptions).
  • Restriction: request we limit processing under certain circumstances.
  • Portability: receive your data in a portable format where technically feasible.
  • Objection: object to processing based on legitimate interests.
  • Consent withdrawal: withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

CCPA/CPRA (California)

  • Right to Know: request details about categories and specific pieces of Personal Data we collected.
  • Right to Delete: request deletion of Personal Data (with certain exceptions).
  • Right to Correct: request correction of inaccurate Personal Data.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: we do not sell or share Personal Data for cross-context behavioral advertising.
  • Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: we do not use sensitive Personal Data for purposes requiring this right.

How to Exercise Your Rights

  • In-app: Profile → Help & Support → Contact Email (if available), or
  • Email: support@shijingty.com We may need to verify your identity before acting on your request. Authorized agents may submit requests on your behalf as allowed by law.

Children's Privacy

DelayBuy is not intended for children under 13 years of age (or the minimum age required by law in your region; in the EEA, this may be up to 16). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children below the applicable age threshold. If we discover such collection, we will delete it promptly.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect Personal Data during cross-border transfers.

Privacy Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be notified through in-app notifications or email. Continued use of the service indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests (including privacy rights), please contact us:

  • Email: support@shijingty.com
  • Company: Shijing Tongyue Technology Co., Ltd.
  • Address: China

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on January 22, 2025

DelayBuy · Privacy Policy